Beautiful and mysterious, skeleton keys are fascinating. Since I've never been quite good at collecting things, I like that the ornate curves of the key are showing up in more home accessories.
Since the Tiffany key charms debuted a few years ago, there's been a renaissance in the vintage key. Although we may use remotes, cards and keypads to open our doors these days, the charm of the skeleton key is undeniable.
1. Skeleton Key Pillows, Etsy seller sugarandfig, $30.
2. Spinning Keys Jewelry Stand, Urban Outfitters, $24.
3. Secret Key Handle, Anthropologie, $18.
4. Keys Wallpaper, Jonathan Adler, $250.
5. Shabby Chic Wall Key, etsy seller ahrenfoster, $18.
Images: as linked above.
RELATED POSTS
• Skeleton Keys
• Decorating with Utilitarian Collections
Small Cool Lessons: Discovering Small Space Design Ideas That Really Work
Marisa and Peter's Playfully Eclectic Home
Good Food to Share 
The Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces 
Apartment Therapy Presents 
The Eight-Step Home Cure 
Sheex Bedding
A Work Week Menu Plan That You Can Do
How to Make Fresh Pasta Dough in the Food Processor
I like! I've always been a big fan of keys. So mysterious. To Etsy!
I recently "inherited" small bag of keys from my grandmother. About 20 of them are skeleton keys of various sizes and types and they are BEAUTIFUL but covered in rust. I've tried all the homemade methods to remove the rust but haven't wanted to buy a rust-removing chemical simply because I don't know what to do with these beautiful keys! Any ideas?
I love the key motiff for home decor! So mysterious and fun.
@candacetherenter Your keys sounds awesome! I would attach them with hot glue to a sturdy piece of cardstock in rows or in a "sunburst" shape and simply frame behind glass and hang on the wall. I wouldn't worry about the rust unless it really bothers you.
www.ChristinaMarieInteriors.com
Embrace the rust!!!
I love skeleton keys. I've got a few antiques, and I'm constantly on the lookout for more in junk shops. I recently found the perfect doorknocker - that happened to be a lovely cast-iron skeleton key painted to look aged and slightly rusted. I'm always going outside and playing with it now.
Young House Love did keys last month...totally great!
http://www.younghouselove.com/2011/04/the-keys-to-my-heart/